Liu Rumei looked calm, "Don't worry, I won't be that stupid. I have already told His Highness the Crown Prince that Chen Xiaobei is mine. I gave him the serial crossbow to let him protect the dragon vein. Now I want His Highness the Crown Prince's decree document." , give him a formal appointment."
this.
Liu Ce really didn't expect Liu Rumei to fight so hard for Chen Xiaobei.
"Miss, how virtuous and capable is Chen Xiaobei? Enjoy this honor."
Liu Rumei raised her hand to stop him and continued, "Okay, you don't have to say anything, just do as I say."
"Let's go see Hu Fan!"
County government.
Hu Fan was a little surprised to see Liu Rumei taking action in person.
He originally thought that Chen Xiaobei was a casual acquaintance of the Liu family, and it was rare to be able to ask Liu Ce to intercede.
After meeting, Liu Rumei still acted very restrained, "Magistrate Hu, we have always been in peace. I don't want us to get into trouble because of Chen Xiaobei's matter."
Hu Fan cupped his hand and said, "What Miss Liu said is absolutely true. We still have to value peace."
Liu Rumei nodded, "I'm here because I have something to tell Magistrate Hu."
"Chen Xiaobei is not hiding weapons secretly. In fact, he belongs to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Hu Fan was stunned when he heard this. After being stunned for a long time, he looked at Liu Rumei and said very seriously, "Miss Liu, there is no room for ambiguity about this."
Liu Rumei smiled slightly, "That's natural. Of course I won't tell lies about this kind of thing."
"I have sent someone to deliver a message to the Crown Prince about the situation here, and His Highness's decree will arrive soon."
Hu Fan obviously did not expect that Prince Xiao Jingyun would issue an edict for Chen Xiaobei, "Miss Liu, I haven't received this yet, so I'm afraid..."
Liu Rumei was not in a hurry, "Magistrate Hu, don't worry, I told you, we will be here soon."
"So, before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's decree arrives, I would like to ask a favor for Chen Xiaobei!"
Hu Fan obviously misunderstood Liu Rumei's meaning. He clasped his fists slightly and said, "Miss Liu, please rest assured that I will never torture Chen Xiaobei. I will treat him with courtesy."
Unexpectedly, Liu Rumei smiled and said, "No, Magistrate Hu, I didn't mean that."
Liu Rumei turned her head and said to Liu Ce, "You guys should step back first."
Liu Ce bowed slightly, turned around and left.
Hu Fan naturally understood what Liu Rumei meant, waved his hand, and the two police officers next to him also retreated.
Hu Fan asked with a confused look, "So, what does Miss Liu mean?"
Liu Rumei looked at Hu Fan, still with a smile on her face, and said unhurriedly: "What I mean is that before His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's decree arrives, Chen Xiaobei will temporarily hold him in custody and let him return to Hetou Village."
this?
this.
Hu Fan almost laughed out loud.
I have never seen anyone begging for mercy like this. Are you just asking me to let Chen Xiaobei go?
"Miss Liu, I'm sorry, I can't accept your order."
However, Liu Rumei was calm and took out a golden token from her sleeve, "Hu Fan, do you recognize this?"
This token is not as big as a palm, but it is made with fine details. On the front, there is a lifelike phoenix spreading its wings and about to fly.
A look of surprise immediately appeared on Hu Fan's face. He lifted up his clothes and knelt down, "Hu Fan, a humble minister, please bow to the Queen."
"Okay, Magistrate Hu, there are no outsiders, so there is no need to be polite." Liu Rumei put the token away again.
"I just moved His Highness the Crown Prince out in front of your subordinates. Just tell the public that due to my pressure, you have to let him go. If anything goes wrong then, I will bear all the responsibilities."
Hu Fan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and clasped his hands in his fists, "I obey your order, but I have sent people to arrest Chen Xiaobei. What should I do?"
Liu Rumei smiled slightly, "You have to tie the bell to untie it. I can't help you with this."
"It's just that I hope that Chen Xiaobei can return to his home before dark."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Seeing Liu Rumei leaving, Hu Fan shook his head helplessly. The Liu family is really powerful. They can also get the Queen's token. If you have this ability, why don't you just become the county magistrate? It's so difficult for me.
Outside the county government office, Liu Ce saw Liu Rumei coming out with a smile on her face. He knew that the matter must be done.
However, since I am a servant, it is not easy to ask about the specific situation.
He was embarrassed to ask, but someone was embarrassed to ask, and that was Hu Fan's master named Geng Sheng.
Seeing Liu Rumei leaving, he quickly walked into Hu Fan's office. When he saw Hu Fan's helpless look, he roughly knew the result.
I couldn't help but sigh, "Master, you have done your best."
Hu Fan shook his head helplessly again, "Yes, the prince has been carried out, how could I not bow my head?"
After saying that, he stood up, put his hands behind his back, and started spinning on the ground, "Tell me, what is so magical about this Chen Xiaobei that makes him worthy of Liu Rumei's protection."
Geng Sheng touched his chin and thought for a long time, and finally said thoughtfully, "Sir, have you forgotten? There has been a rumor that the Liu family is helping the royal family protect the dragon veins, maybe it's Qingniu Mountain."
Upon hearing this, Hu Fan was shocked at first, and then couldn't help but shake his head, "No, it's impossible. The three men of Liu Houye are all top-notch. If it is really such an important thing to protect the dragon vein, it is impossible." Send Liu Rumei."
"Well, I really can't think of any other reason." Geng Sheng was confused.
Hu Fan waved his hand, "Okay, let's not worry about the reasons for now. You send someone there, no, you go there yourself and tell He Laoqi to let him go."
At this time, He Laoqi was walking back leisurely with his people.
As the saying goes, eating people has short mouths. After eating the food in Hetou Village, He Laoqi naturally wanted to be nicer to Chen Xiaobei, so he slowed down his horse to make the policemen and Chen Xiaobei who were measuring on their feet more comfortable.
Anyway, it's still early, so long as we can get to the county seat before dark.
As they were walking, suddenly there was the sound of horse hooves in front of them, and Geng Sheng came in a hurry.
As soon as he saw it was Geng Sheng, He Laoqi began to wave hello from afar, "Master Geng, where are you going?"
Geng Sheng came to the front, reined in his horse, and said, "He Shaotou, let me take a step to speak." After saying that, he jumped off the horse and strode back.
He Laoqi understood immediately that this was an urgent matter, and he had to tell it behind people's backs.
He came forward and asked with a smile: "What's the matter? I still need to trouble you."
Geng Sheng had a serious look on his face, "Magistrate Hu asked me to tell you to release Chen Xiaobei immediately."
this.
"Why?" He Laoqi looked confused.
Geng Sheng sighed slightly, "What else can I do? The Liu family came forward and put pressure on me."
He Laoqi gave a bitter smile, "I just said you can't arrest him. Now he wants to be released. I will do all the things that offend people."
After saying that, he turned around, walked back a few steps, came to Chen Xiaobei, and forced out a smile, "Brother Xiaobei, I have something urgent to do here. You go back first, and then go find me after I finish it." you."
